CVE-2018-25272
ELBA5 5.8.0 Remote Code Execution via Database Access
Description
ELBA5 5.8.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain database credentials and execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM level permissions. Attackers can connect to the database using default connector credentials, decrypt the DBA password, and execute commands via the xp_cmdshell stored procedure or add backdoor users to the BEDIENER table.
INFO
Published Date :
April 22, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
April 22, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update ELBA5 to a version that remediates this vulnerability.
- Review and strengthen database authentication mechanisms.
- Disable xp_cmdshell if not strictly required.
- Audit BEDIENER table for unauthorized access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2018-25272.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.elba.at | |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45905 | |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/elba5-remote-code-execution-via-database-access |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2018-25272 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2018-25272
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description ELBA5 5.8.0 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to obtain database credentials and execute arbitrary commands with SYSTEM level permissions. Attackers can connect to the database using default connector credentials, decrypt the DBA password, and execute commands via the xp_cmdshell stored procedure or add backdoor users to the BEDIENER table. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-326 Added Reference https://www.elba.at Added Reference https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45905 Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/elba5-remote-code-execution-via-database-access